Israel is constructing a new high-speed railway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, which crosses into the occupied West Bank, confiscating Palestinian land. The villages of Beit Surik and Beit Iksa, which have already been deprived of much of their agricultural land due to the construction of the Wall and settlements, will be hit particularly hard.

The construction of the railway line is in clear violation of international law and private companies involved the project become themselves complicit in these violations. Palestinians are calling for pressure on these international companies to withdraw from the project.

"We want to remind the companies working here that this is Palestinian land and not Israeli. Imagine if I were to travel from Palestine to your house, open the door, and start remodeling. Would this be acceptable?" Abu Fares, Beit Surik Popular Committee

And the campaigns are working! In fact, German railways Deutsche Bahn recently withdrew from the project, which was described by the German Minister of Transport as "problematic from a foreign policy perspective and potentially in contravention of international law."

It's time to convince Pizzarotti! By signing the petition, your message will be sent directly to Pizzarotti calling on the Italian company to immediately withdraw from the project. Take action in response to the call by the Palestinians and make your voice heard!